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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 19th 2022, 5:08 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

Hello Iain

Well we did it. It was stressful, my husband went ahead of me to find a rental. Rent prices are much more expensive than I remember but equal to Canada I pay £1000. Per month nice...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2022, 10:13 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

Your exactly right. I agree with everything you said. So in Scotland I had tons of experience. Experience is everything. We don't have what's called seniority which drives me nuts. So I am more...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2022, 8:35 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

So don't worry about the education your 18 yr old can go to college first to figure out what he wants to do. College is a great start. My son took business then went off to University. You may have...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2022, 3:16 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

yes they have to pay if they only moved to Scotland for university that's different. If transfer of residency and Scotland is they're home then it's free. Lots of English Scots born try to come to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2022, 3:11 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

This was the email from the collegeI now have information regarding our policy with oversea applications, my apologies for the delay and any confusion I have brought upon yourself.
So long as you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2022, 2:44 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

Wow sounds just like us. I am 51 and worried about finding a job at my age. Moving like this and starting again is very daunting. My flights are booked June but I cannot book my dog on until closer...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2022, 2:29 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

The 3 yr residency does not apply to those born in Scotland my daughters application has been accepted into college and at first they said she needs to have returned for 6 mths because we were out...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2022, 2:25 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

OK so Scotland is different from England no GSEs. And she will be a school leaver at 16 because she hasn't sat the Scottish exams to stay on for higher education. . So my daughter is only grade 11...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2022, 1:06 am
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

Hello,

Yes my move is finalized, I have flights booked and shipping container also.. we are taking our dog which is the most stressful part. We don't have a house to sell here but if you are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 10th 2022, 4:06 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

Wow after 25yrs that's amazing, which part in Scotland did you go to. I am going to West Lothian outside Edinburgh. I wish it was somewhere else but that's where my dad and son are.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 10th 2022, 4:04 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

Yes that is a difficult decision. We left out 23 yr old in Scotland 4yrs ago to move to Canada. It was his choice not to come. Now he is saying I told you so and happy we are returning. We are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 9th 2022, 9:36 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Re: Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out. We have started the plan. My husband leaves first March 2022 to find work and have a party check so we actually qualify for rentals. We join him when kids are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 19th 2021, 12:29 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 11,501
Posted By calandcat

Relocate back to Scotland, fears are real!!

We moved to Canada 4 yrs ago, it hasn't worked out as we hoped. Difficult getting good jobs mainly becaue people stick in same job for yrs so they are honored for longevity, compared to Scotland...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2016, 8:58 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 9,475
Posted By calandcat

Re: The pros and cons moving to Ontario

Thank guys. I need to go through these rants to get to the other end.. I an now in a bath and calmed down like somebody suggested. I understand you dint know the whole picture. I an used to living...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2016, 8:09 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 9,475
Posted By calandcat

Re: The pros and cons moving to Ontario

Thank you. This was my plan. . We have work for my brother in law until we get back into our careers.. I am really upset with everyone's rude scare mongering comments
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2016, 8:02 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 9,475
Posted By calandcat

Re: The pros and cons moving to Ontario

Thanks I willlook into dog stuff. Yeh worried about school but nothing can be as bad as high school in Scotland... she is main stream.. I need to look at my qualifications. I use to work for Canada...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2016, 7:57 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 9,475
Posted By calandcat

Re: The pros and cons moving to Ontario

I don't understand. I thought I was posting on a sight for advice and support. I have a home in Spain. I choose not to buy in the UK because of mortgage crashes in 2008 . My Spanish home is my...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2016, 7:49 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 9,475
Posted By calandcat

Re: The pros and cons moving to Ontario

I was looking for positive feedback. We only came to Scotland for 6mths it's been 13yrs. It's not all about my husband wanting to go back you watch sports but I need to consider him as we have stayed...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2016, 7:37 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 9,475
Posted By calandcat

Re: The pros and cons moving to Ontario

[QUOTE=DandNHill;12121668]Hi, welcome!!

Where will you be living in Canada?
The grass isn't always greener, just a different shade. My kids adapted very well to the Canadian education system. My...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2016, 9:10 am
Replies: 30
Views: 9,475
Posted By calandcat

The pros and cons moving to Ontario

I am looking for positive support. I lived in Canada for approx 13yrs prior to meeting my husband who is Canadian born, shortly after we dated we moved to Scotland where we have spent 13yrs and...
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